32 32 170 Removing and installing/replacing interlock cable

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove function carrier on trim for instrument panel, see 51 45 106 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FUNCTION CARRIER ON INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Remove lower section of steering column trim, see 32 31 020 Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering column trim .

After installation:

Check function of interlock cable, see 25 16 175 ADJUSTING INTERLOCK CABLE .
Adjust interlock cable, see 25 16 175 ADJUSTING INTERLOCK CABLE .

Release screw (1).

Take off holder (2).

Press interlock cable (3) in area of switch block to driver's side and remove towards front.

Fig 1: Screw, Holder And Interlock Cable

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Turn guide sleeve (1) through approx. 45°.

Pull interlock cable (2) out of steering column.

Fig 2: Guide Sleeve And Interlock Cable

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Tie wire or cord to end of interlock cable (1) in area of switch block.

Pull out interlock cable (1) in direction of steering column.

IMPORTANT: Do not kink interlock cable (1).

If necessary, remove wire or cord from interlock cable (1).

Installation:

Check installation position of interlock cable (1) in area of footwell heating duct (2), correct if necessary.

L = steering column, S = switch block

Fig 3: Interlock Cable And Heating Duct

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Pull through interlock cable (1) in direction of switch block.

Replacement only:

Tie wire of cord to end of new interlock cable.